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AEROSENS

AeroISU and AeroCMS

AEROSENS transform readiness with smart sensors, real-time tracking, tamper alerts, and instant digital inspections, even without connectivity.

Why it mattersAEROSENS is a cutting-edge cloud-based platform leveraging Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to revolutionize asset tracking, security, and logistics in both commercial aviation and military operations. By replacing manual inspections and physical seals with digital monitoring and automated processes, AEROSENS significantly improves operational efficiency, security, and mission readiness. The platform enables real-time tracking of critical assets such as ISU containers, aircraft equipment, and cargo, ensuring optimized resource allocation and reducing downtime. For the U.S. Air Force, AEROSENS has developed a digital sealing and unsealing system, enhancing container security and enabling rapid, remote status verification. The technology has been successfully demonstrated through an AFWERX Phase 2 project at Travis AFB, validating its ability to improve logistics visibility and security. By integrating BLE sensors with mobile and cloud-based interfaces, AEROSENS ensures tamper-proof tracking, automated inspections, and reduced labor costs, making it a game-changer for military and commercial aviation logistics.

Mission AreaLogisticsTypeBothTRLTRL 6Technical MaturityPrototypeTeam Size6-9Funding StageAngel / PrivateATO StatusNoneCohort25-1

About

Problem

Critical operations in commercial aviation and defense rely on outdated processes using paper checklists and human reporting. These methods are slow, error-prone, and lack real-time visibility. This causes mistakes, and delays missions. As aviation and defense demand faster readiness, and digital traceability, traditional methods can’t keep pace.

Solution

AEROSENS’ sensor-enabled platforms (AeroCMS and AeroISU) automate readiness checks for aircraft equipment and provides in-transit visibility and tamper detection for cargo, replacing blind manual processes with verifiable digital certainty.

Field Validation

AeroISU: AFWERX Phase II, under TACFI with the 621st CRG. AeroCMS: AFWERX Phase I and pilots with British Airways and JetBlue. Technology Maturity (TRL): Both platforms are at TRL 6

Strategic Advantage

AeroCMS is patented and FAA/FCC/CE certified, with deep workflow integration. AeroISU has a patent-pending ultra-secure BLE sensor. Years of validation give us timing, compliance, and integration advantages

Go-to-Market

Advancing through AFWERX SBIR, TACFI, and OTA consortia . Commercial sales via HEICO and direct channels, backed by Boeing portfolio selection

Dual-Use Potential

Global logistics, energy, rail, and emergency response

Team

Maria Martinez (CEO) – Telecoms Eng., ESADE MBA Reza Shibli (CTO) – CS, McGill University

Primary User

AeroISU: AMC, CRG, AIT/ITV AeroCMS: Fleet Maintenance Heads

Problem

AEROSENS transform readiness with smart sensors, real-time tracking, tamper alerts, and instant digital inspections, even without connectivity.